ChennaiRains(COMK) WX Updates

[image] Under the influence of the cyclonic circulation over Telangana and adjoining areas parts of North AP and Telangana may see widespread thunderstorm activity. From today increased rainfall activity is likely along Peninsular West coast as well. Increased moisture provides a 50:50

[image] Monsoon notches up gears along the Konkan coast as widespread heavy to very heavy overnight rains pound Mumbai & suburbs. With westerlies strengthening thunderstorm chances for the leeward plains reduce though fast moving showers may happen over a few places in North Coastal TN.

[image] Sea Breeze front is moving inland over Chennai and suburbs. Isolated Thunderstorms developing to the west of Chennai. If the sea Breeze front interacts with these storms they could intensify. Meanwhile moderate rains over the Bengaluru airport area which indicates availability of

[image] As monsoon remains vigorous over Konkan coast and adjoining areas under the influence of the LPA over East India widespread very heavy rains likely over parts of Maharashtra and South Gujarat over the next 48 hours or so. Southern parts of Peninsular India may see rains but it

[image] Yesterday most parts of Chennai and Suburbs saw moderate to heavy spell of rains bringing much needed relief from the heat. With monsoon slowing down today also there is a window for thunderstorms over parts of North TN and few pockets in South TN around Madurai, Pudukottai and

[image] If you thought Chennai was hot yesterday there is bad news for you. Chennai Summer has just started. Over the next week to 10 days afternoon temperatures are set to peak around 40°C for the city and suburbs with some places even hitting 41 / 42°C occasionally. North Coastal TN

[image] Most of us may have seen news channels running stories about the start of Agni Natchathiram from today and how it is going to be the peak spell of summer. Nevertheless we have some good news. There is a chance of a possible LPA in South Bay which could not only bring respite from

[image] The last few days have seen scorching afternoons across most parts of Tamil Nadu almost to the point where people feel summer was better. But the good news is we have not only some respite coming but also rains. Today there is a 50:50 chance for some isolated thunderstorms over

[image] With a fresh Monsoon low likely to form over North Bay and adjoining Gangetic Bengal we may see SWM 2026 revive after a lull phase. But with larger atmospheric dynamics remaining unfavourable the revival may be weak though. The formation of the Low could also give a window of

[image] Today and tomorrow could be the hottest days of this spell of searing summer heat over North Tamil Nadu including Chennai. Some respite likely from Monday. Most suburbs of Chennai may hit the 40°C mark today with the peak heat stress (UTCI) likely to cross 46°C for the city and

[image] Proper Chennai special rains happening with KTCC the only place seeing thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu today except some isolated activity over South TN. Spell of rain could last 30 to 45 minutes from the time it has started. Fairly heavy spell happening at most places. Coastal areas

[image] Today may be the last comfortable afternoon across most parts of Tamil Nadu and large parts of Peninsular India as the trend of near normal temperatures for the past few days is set to take a break for the next week to 10 days. From tomorrow day time max temperatures may slowly

[image] After a long wait today could be the day Mumbai may see its first widespread heavy rainfall event, typically associated with monsoon onset, as monsoon shows visible signs of strengthening. Meanwhile as monsoon picks up thunderstorms over interior areas are expected to gradually

[image] Under the influence of a developing LPA over North Bay and the offshore trough along Konkan coast widespread heavy to very heavy rains likely over Konkan and coastal Karnataka. It appears Mumbai and suburbs could possibly record nearly half of its annual rainfall in the next few

[image] As Southwest Monsoon gets ready for an active phase widespread heavy to very heavy rains may happen over parts of Konkan and Coastal Karnataka. Meanwhile thunderstorms may reduce from now on over the leeward plains of Tamil Nadu though there is a chance for some thunderstorm

[image] A Low Pressure Area is expected to form over SW Bay in the next 24 to 36 hours. The current cyclonic circulation over GOM and adjoining areas may gradually relocate to the open waters of SW bay during this period before deepening into a LPA. Due to this relocation the LPA may

[image] IMD announced the onset of Southwest Monsoon over the shores of Kerala yesterday. The next few days look good for widespread rains between Goa and Kanyakumari dt in south TN. But looking at sub seasonal weather forecasts, it appears monsoon progress beyond Goa may hit some bumps.

[image] Yesterday Chennai Nungambakkam recorded 38.6°C and Meenambakkam recorded 39°C as heat is back over the leeward plains of Tamil Nadu. Places in North TN like Chennai and suburbs may see another 38 / 39°C day with dry weather and low humidity conditions seen as sea breeze will

[image] A satellite image not one expects to see during middle of July when Southwest Monsoon typically enters its peak phase. Drier weather conditions to prevail overall over most of Peninsular India with even substantial reduction in thunderstorm activity likely from today over the

[video] Light rains are reported at many places around Chennai. These are not Thunderstorms but rains from moisture pushed by monsoon from the West. Drizzle could continue for about 15 / 20 minutes

[image] It is that time of the year again. The real summer in Chennai. Weather models indicate the seasonal shift in winds is likely to start over Peninsular India. This means an end to summer for places like Kanyakumari, Kerala etc. It also means the start of summer for places like

[image] Under the influence of the Cyclonic Circulation prevailing near Sri Lanka widespread rains likely over South TN with heavy rains likely in a few places along the coast between Delta and Tirunelveli coast. Meanwhile there is still some divergence on how the circulation can behave

[image] Moderate rains may continue over Konkan and coastal Karnataka as Monsoon goes through yet another YoYo phase. Meanwhile under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over Central India wind convergence provides an opportunity for thunderstorms over North TN for the next couple of

[image] Imagine your body perceiving and responding to temperatures of 46°C or more for 9 hours in a day. That's how extreme Heat Stress is going to be over parts of Rayalaseema as summer tightens its grip in Peninsular India. Similarly North Interior TN, parts of West & South TN is also

[image] Most of Mumbai must have felt relieved to see not much rains when they woke up today. The good news is there will be gradual reduction in rains from today with substantial reduction from tomorrow. Ghats though may continue to see widespread heavy rains with very heavy rains in a

[image] As monsoon remains active over parts of Central India increased rainfall activity is likely over Konkan coast as well. Meanwhile temperatures in North TN may stay near normal while over South TN it might continue to remain above normal. The next 3 / 4 days represent a good window

[image] Last night saw intense thunderstorms over many places in Chennai and suburbs though places closer to the coastline mostly missed out. With increased moisture from the west today represents one more chance for some intense thunderstorm activity over North TN. Like yesterday there

[image] As the cyclonic circulation moves to the open waters of Bay the next 48 hours may see limited rainfall activity over Peninsular India. Consequently temperatures may also slightly increase compared to the last couple of days though it would be still well below the summer

[image] Intense Thunderstorms along the AP / TN border to the WNW of Chennai . These storms may possibly move towards the NW suburbs and northern suburbs of Chennai and adjoining parts of South AP. Need to see if they trigger any fresh cells closer to Chennai.

[image] With the Well Marked Low continuing to linger near Tamil Nadu coast the next 48 hours could be a good window for "கோடையில் ஒரு மழைக்காலம்" along coastal TN. The WML is expected to weaken and drift closer to Peninsular East coast which could potentially bring isolated heavy rains

[image] Southwest Monsoon is all set for its first check in. IMD expects Monsoon to make onset over Andaman in the next couple of days. While Monsoon Jet may be ready for take off there is potential turbulence ahead which could coincide with weak onset phase for Peninsular India as this

[image] Another hot day ahead for the leeward plains along the east coast of Peninsular India. Most places may see 38 / 39°C while few may hit the 40 / 41°C mark. Dry weather with continue to prevail over the region today as well. Later this week some thunderstorm activity likely over

[image] Intense thunderstorms over parts of South TN while moisture from west is triggering thunderstorms over NW interior TN. These storms could potentially move towards North Coastal TN. Need to see if they sustain until then. As of now nothing on the cards for the next couple of hours

[image] Dry Weather to continue over Peninsular India with not much rainfall activity seen over Peninsular West Coast. Consequently afternoon temperatures over the leeward plains of East coast will continue to be 3 - 5°C above normal. Parts of South TN will continue to see 40 / 41°C max

[image] A cloudy start to the day over places like Chennai indicative of the gradual retreat of dry weather conditions over Peninsular India. Moisture is returning under the influence of the WML over NW Bay of Bengal. This is likely to set the stage for thunderstorm activity over North

[image] Persissting Cyclonic Circulation near Sri Lanka is likely to bring rainy weather to the southern parts of Peninsular India for the next few days. The next few days is also the best bet for coastal places like Chennai to see some rains with Easterlies strengthening. Due to the

[image] Rains continue to taper off over Peninsular west coast as monsoon low moves up. Another hot day ahead for most parts of Tamil Nadu with South TN likely to remain the hottest part of Peninsular India. There is a slight chance for some isolated thunderstorm activity over few

[image] Hot, Hotter, Hottest. Plains of Tamil Nadu all set for the transition from Hot to Hotter as weather models confirm the benefit of Easterlies will fade away from now on for places like Chennai. All set for Proper Summer that may extend for next few weeks. In the meanwhile a

[image] The Low Pressure Area continues to persist over Southwest Bay with convection remaining sheared off to the NE. Except for few pockets in South and West TN not much rainfall activity expected for the next 48 hours or so. Meanwhile temperatures could see a slight increase from

[image] Scorching summer continues over Peninsular India as large parts of the region see 40°C or more afternoon temperatures. Closer home West TN may continue to see very hot afternoons with many places in Erode, Karur and parts of Tiruppur, Namakkal and Salem districts seeing afternoon

[image] While a Low Pressure Area has formed over Southwest Bay and could become well marked in the next 24 to 48 hours bulk of convection is sheared to the NE under the influence of the Westerly trough. This could mean minimal rainfall impact for Tamil Nadu with dry weather likely to

[image] With wind convergence likely to persist over parts of Peninsular India for the next day or two there is a good chance for thunderstorms to continue over North TN. It may not be a surprise Chennai and suburbs see thunderstorms pretty much daily over the next 3 / 4 days though it

[image] Chennai to see hot afternoon today after the brief respite yesterday. Temperatures around the city and suburbs could peak to about 39 / 40°C. Interior Peninsular India could see thunderstorms at many places including parts of West and Central TN. Places about 50 - 100 kms to the

[image] After a long lull monsoons is likely to pick up pace once again soon. In the meanwhile interior areas of Peninsular India has seen thunderstorms during this phase of weak monsoon dynamics. Today also widespread thunderstorms likely. With westerlies expected to streamline from

[image] From today there could be appreciable reduction in temperatures along Coastal TN though humidity may remain high. Over the next week to 10 days Tamil Nadu can mostly look forward to Summer heat taking a backseat. In the meanwhile under the influence of a weak circulation parts of

[video] Hot day in Chennai. Looking at the skies it appears localised development through sea Breeze looks less likely. But satellite image indicates good moisture push from the West so possibly we may see storms develop later in the evening moving in from interiors.

[image] While monsoon continues to remain weak to the south of 13N latitude parts of West India may continue to see widespread heavy to very heavy rains under the influence of the persisting Shear Zone over Central India. The weak monsoon conditions over southern parts of Peninsular

[image] Another hot day ahead for Chennai and suburbs as KTCC continues to remain the hottest part of Tamil Nadu. Weather models indicate while places closer to the coast may benefit from weak sea breeze further in land and suburbs of Chennai may see weak sea breeze influence keeping the

[image] After teasing for so many days yesterday many places in Chennai and suburbs saw its first good spell of thunderstorms this monsoon season. Today also there is a good chance for sea breeze induced thunderstorms in a few places later in the evening while many places in the plains

[image] Southwest Monsoon will continue to remain active over Peninsular West Coast, south of Ratnagiri, with not much visible northward progress seen for the next couple of days. Meanwhile yet another hot afternoon likely over the plains of Tamil Nadu. But all I can say is hang in there